Explearning with Mary Daphne

About Explearning with Mary Daphne

There's a lot out there about the important moments that matter. Think public speaking, interviews, negotiations, pitches - and we have loads of lessons on these topics. But what's different about Explearning is that we also focus on the in-between: the everyday moments that make up the majority of our lives. We're talking about the social skills and know-how you need to thrive in your relationships, communities, and in your own headspace. Whether it's making small talk, telling stories, making friends, fostering positive self-talk, managing conflict or communicating across cultures, Explearning has you covered. 💪

Publisher

Explearning with Mary Daphne

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jul 2019

Latest episode

15 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

384 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Jun 2026

   How to Stop Caring What People Think — Stop Seeking Approval

   Do you ever walk into a room and immediately start wondering what people think of you? Maybe you replay what you said after a conversation. Maybe you hold back because you don’t want to seem awkward, too eager, too quiet, too intense, or too much. Or maybe you find yourself performing instead of actually being present. 🥰Come practice with us: ⁠https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891) In this video, we’re talking about how to stop caring what people think in a way that is grounded, realistic, and actually useful. This is not about becoming cold, detached, or pretending you don’t care about connection. It’s about learning how to stop seeking approval so you can show up with more calm, confidence, and presence. You’ll learn why approval-seeking pulls you out of the moment, how it affects your communication, and what to do instead when you feel judged, self-conscious, or overly focused on how you’re being perceived. In this video, you’ll learn: How approval-seeking quietly kills your presence Why caring too much about what people think makes conversations feel harder How to shift from self-monitoring to real connection What to do when you feel awkward or judged How to build social confidence without becoming someone you’re not If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, overthinking conversations, fear of judgment, or needing validation before you feel comfortable being yourself, this video will help you start making a different choice. Join Explearning Academy for live workshops, practice labs, and guided social fluency training: ⁠https://academy.explearning.co⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co) Learn more about Explearning: https://www.explearning.co #SocialConfidence #CommunicationSkills #StopSeekingApproval Chapters 00:00 Stop seeking approval 00:45 Why we care so much what people think 02:10 The hidden habit that kills your presence 04:00 How approval-seeking changes your communication 06:15 Why people are not watching you as closely as you think 08:00 The shift from performance to presence 10:20 How to stop self-monitoring in conversations 12:30 What confident communicators do differently 14:00 A practical strategy to feel more grounded 15:30 Final reminder: you don’t need permission to be present Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 ⁠https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891) Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ ⁠https://academy.explearning.co⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co) ➡️✨🥳Join our community: https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 At Explearning Academy, our thriving community, diverse individuals unite with a shared purpose: mastering the art of genuine communication, social fluency, and personal growth. Here, you'll discover not just how to communicate with confidence and listen authentically, but how to truly connect and evolve as a better human being. 🚀🚀🚀Join My Private Membership Community: ⁠https://academy.explearning.co/⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co/) ⚡⚡Get your FREE DOWNLOADABLE on SMALL TALK STRATEGIES: ⁠https://explearning.co/?smallTalk=true⁠ (https://explearning.co/?smallTalk=true) Happy Explearning 🌠

2. 

   4 Jun 2026

   How to Be Vulnerable at Work Without Oversharing

   Being vulnerable at work can help you build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with more authenticity but there is a very important line between healthy vulnerability and oversharing. In this communication skills lesson, you’ll learn how to open up at work without saying too much, becoming overly personal, or weakening your professional presence. We’ll explore the difference between vulnerability and oversharing, how to share personal experiences in a way that builds connection, and how to use emotional honesty without losing clarity, confidence, or credibility. This lesson is especially helpful if you want to improve your professional communication, build stronger workplace relationships, speak more confidently in English, and become more socially fluent in meetings, conversations, and team settings. Inside this lesson, you’ll learn: What vulnerability at work really means The difference between vulnerability and oversharing How to share personal information professionally How to build trust without revealing too much What to say when you want to be honest but still polished How emotionally intelligent communication helps you connect at work Vulnerability is not about telling everyone everything. It is about sharing the right thing, with the right person, at the right time, for the right reason. If you want to sound more authentic, confident, and emotionally intelligent in English, this lesson will help you communicate with warmth and professionalism. For more communication practice, social fluency training, and live conversation workshops, join us inside Explearning Academy: ⁠https://academy.explearning.co⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co) 🤩 Come practice with us: ⁠https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891) Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ ⁠https://academy.explearning.co⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co) ➡️✨🥳Join our community: ⁠https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891) At Explearning Academy, our thriving community, diverse individuals unite with a shared purpose: mastering the art of genuine communication, social fluency, and personal growth. Here, you'll discover not just how to communicate with confidence and listen authentically, but how to truly connect and evolve as a better human being. 🚀🚀🚀Join My Private Membership Community: ⁠https://academy.explearning.co/⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co/) ⚡⚡Get your FREE DOWNLOADABLE on SMALL TALK STRATEGIES: ⁠https://explearning.co/?smallTalk=true ⁠ (https://explearning.co/?smallTalk=true ) Happy Explearning 🌠

3. 

   25 Apr 2026

   How to Stop Overthinking Conversations and Speak with Confidence

   Do you replay conversations in your head, overanalyze your tone, or assume everyone noticed that one awkward thing you said? In this video, I break down why we overthink conversations and how to stop getting trapped in your own head when you speak. You’ll learn practical communication frameworks to help you speak more clearly, feel more confident, and stop second-guessing every word. We cover: the Spotlight Effect the Next-Sentence Trap the 80% Rule of speaking how to use pauses without sounding awkward how to stop replaying conversations after they end If you tend to overthink what you said in meetings, networking events, work conversations, or everyday social situations, this video will help you communicate with more ease and presence. Join Explearning Academy for deeper coaching, live sessions, and self-paced communication courses: ⁠https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891) Subscribe for more videos on communication skills, confidence, social fluency, executive presence, and the human edge in the AI era. #communication #confidence #socialskills #overthinking #communicationskills Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 ⁠https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891) Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ ⁠https://academy.explearning.co⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co) ➡️✨🥳Join our community: ⁠https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891) At Explearning Academy, our thriving community, diverse individuals unite with a shared purpose: mastering the art of genuine communication, social fluency, and personal growth. Here, you'll discover not just how to communicate with confidence and listen authentically, but how to truly connect and evolve as a better human being. 🚀🚀🚀Join My Private Membership Community: ⁠https://academy.explearning.co/⁠ (https://academy.explearning.co/) ⚡⚡Get your FREE DOWNLOADABLE on SMALL TALK STRATEGIES: ⁠https://explearning.co/?smallTalk=tru⁠ (h⁠ttps://explearning.co/?smallTalk=tru)e Happy Explearning 🌠

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